STEVE CLARKE believes suggestions Liverpool’s squad needs a major overhaul this summer are wide of the mark.

Some reports have claimed the post-season clear-out could stretch into double figures, with a similar number coming in, but Clarke disagrees.

The first team coach said: “We have a decent squad here, a lot of good players who have shown that for us.

“If we can find two or three players that can add to the squad then that is what we should do. If we can’t find the right players to improve us at the right time then I think we have enough to keep us moving forward.

“We’ve also got the young players coming through – that has been a big plus this season.”

Clarke is confident that whatever Liverpool do this summer they will be able to mount a challenge for Champions League qualification next season.

“The club feels it is on an upward curve at the moment and that is good for everyone,” he added. “If we can build on what we have achieved things will be brighter in the future.

“When I came here I saw how achievable it was to get into the top six. In my head I had a points total I thought was achievable and although we haven’t got that yet it is still possible.

“We are guaranteed a top-six finish and if results go our way we can get fifth. If not, top six is good from where we were in January.

“Breaking into the top four will always be difficult but if people want to set that as an objective I’m happy to take that on board.”